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Before the band, I did not like sweets...at all... I would go a whole year without sweet food. I would usually take a bite or two of my birthday cake, or put some sweet potatoes on my thanksgiving plate. But, really, I wasn't into sweets. I wasn't a big soda drinker or juice... My weight packed on because I love savory food. I love spaghetti and meatballs, steak and potatoes, roasted chicken and rice, broccoli and cheese, stuffed pork chops...

I'm only a week in (I had my surgery sept.4,) and if I have another chocolate Protein Shake or strawberry Multivitamin, I think I'm going to explode. I know this phase isn't forever, but I'm not getting the calories I need because eating this stuff is such a chore... And I'm on liquids for another two weeks! Tomato Soup and beef broth only goes so far... Sigh...

Sorry for the rant, but any advice or words of encouragement???

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It sucks, there's no two ways about it. I was on liquids for 4 weeks after surgery and I simply hated it. In retrospect, I'm not sure how I made it through those 4 weeks without cheating but somehow I did.

I found V8 makes some surprisingly good Soups without chunks so I could have them on the liquid diet. Tomato Garden, Butternut Squash, and Potato Leek were some of the ones I used to eat. I felt like they gave me substantially more flavor and substance than basic Tomato Soup or broth. Plus, they have a full serving of vegetables in them.

Because I don't like yogurt, my doctor let me have low fat cottage cheese even during the liquids phase. Runny oatmeal, too. I made the oatmeal with skim milk rather than Water to give it Protein and more substance.

Hang in there and know you're not alone. I know it's an awful phase but it will pass and you'll be so proud of yourself for getting through it.

Best wishes.

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I also did not like super sweet drinks, so I used a lot of yogurt and creamy Soups when I was on full liquids, as well as Lipton cup-of-soup cream of chicken (YUM).

They do make Protein Drinks that taste more like juice (thinking Isopure and Nectar) and unflavored Protein (which does have a taste but does not have any sweet additives). Unjury also makes a chicken Soup Protein Drink (which I thought was disgusting but some love it).

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Grits and cream of wheat too were on my list. My husband eats grits with salt and pepper so that might get you your savory fix. Hang in...it's almost over!!

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Split pea Soup has a lot of Protein too! Keep at it! You'll be back to eating savory food soon!

Split pea soup has a lot of Protein too! Keep at it! You'll be back to eating savory food soon!

OMG I LOVE YOU. I am in the same boat as minkypop, and I forgot about split pea soup, and I love it! (well, I might not after the next week) But Thank you!

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Oh I am right there with you!!!! Today was my last day of the liquid diet and I have had to choak down my Protein drinks today, I'm so sick of them!!!! I didn't eat yogurt during this phase so I have some in the refrig. waiting for me when I get home from the hospital. Along with some creamy low fat Soups I can strain any chunks out of. I would love to have some oatmeal, can't wait!!!

Only 8.5 hours and we leave for the hosptial.......so close!!!

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minkypop hang in there! I feel the same way. I want to cry and gag at the same time I'm so sick of Protein Shakes. I have a week and a half left of this "diet" before I can move to mushies and I am looking VERY forward to having to chew something. Sending positive energy your way, you can do this!

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Hls50 are you getting banded tomorrow??

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I got banded the same day. I puréed some panera broccoli cheddar Soup and it was delicious! If you have a restaurant nearby go get some yummy soup and just purée it so it has the necessary consistancy. It was pretty filling too!

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YES I DO GET BANDED TOMORROW....WOOOOOOO HOOOOOO . I leave for the hospital in 8.5 hours, my surgery is at 7am!!

I like everyone else am excited and nervous at the same time. I have spent the last 13 days on this liquid diet (my dr. only requires 10 ), but becuase he told me my liver was large two weeks ago I started the liquid diet early ( yes, I"m crazy ), the last thing I want tomorrow is for my liver not to have shrunk. I have lost 18 pounds in the last 13 days I am hoping that is a good sign.

If I am feeling up to it tomorrow I will try to post somthing. I can't thank you all enough for all the support and I look foward to chating with you all soon!!!

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Congrats on your wght loss already! I also lost a few lbs on my pre op diet 22 total and that's just motivating all together!!!! Keep up the good work and keep posting your progress!!!!!!

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trader joes Soups good too

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YES I DO GET BANDED TOMORROW....WOOOOOOO HOOOOOO . I leave for the hospital in 8.5 hours, my surgery is at 7am!!

I like everyone else am excited and nervous at the same time. I have spent the last 13 days on this liquid diet (my dr. only requires 10 ), but becuase he told me my liver was large two weeks ago I started the liquid diet early ( yes, I"m crazy ), the last thing I want tomorrow is for my liver not to have shrunk. I have lost 18 pounds in the last 13 days I am hoping that is a good sign.

If I am feeling up to it tomorrow I will try to post somthing. I can't thank you all enough for all the support and I look foward to chating with you all soon!!!

Thinking of you! I imagine you are banded right about now! Hope things are going well. Congrats!

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